Believe it or not, ASME Section IX only requires the contractor record essential variables on the PQR. However, any variable recorded must be actual data collected while the test assembly is welded. In short, it is not permitted to go back and fill in the blanks after the fact. Entries not recorded during the test should be listed as NR (not recorded) rather than NA (not applicable).
In your case, the entry "manual" for travel speed listed by the PQR is not valid data. If data is collected during the test, i.e., the travel speed, it should be listed as XY ipm or NR if data is not collected. The word "manual" has no relevance.
They also failed to record the actual preheat temperature or interpass temperature. They are essential variables if I remember correctly.
The WPS is a different matter. Both essential and nonessential variables must be addressed. This includes fitup requirements, the use of backing, groove details, fillet details, etc. My argument that one should record the welding parameters (listed as nonessential variables by Section IX) in the PQR. They serve as the basis of the parameters that will be listed by the WPS. If one does not record the voltage, current, electrode extension, travel speed, etc., what is the basis of the parameters that must be listed by the WPS? There is definitely a disconnect between real world welding and ASME's philosophy.
Do I think this is a good WPS? No, I think it sucks to put it bluntly. My personal philosophy is that the WPSs should list only one welding process if only one welding process is used for the production weld. If two welding processes are listed by the WPS, then both welding processes should be used to weld the joint. The WPS as written is difficult to follow and will most likely be ignored by the welder. The parameters listed (in the format used) will not aid the welder in setting up the welding equipment. I prefer the format I included in a recent Inspection Trend article. When using FCAW, the welding parameters must be coordinated if acceptable results are expected. That is, low voltage, high wire feed speed, with a short electrode extension will not produce satisfactory results if the manufacturer says median voltage, median wire feed speed, and a median electrode extension is required. The parameters recommended by one manufacturer may not be appropriate for FCAW electrode produced by an different manufacturer even if they both meet the same electrode classification. The point being, while the codes may allow substituting FCAW electrode produced by one manufacturer for that made by a different manufacturer, most welders realize it is pure unaltered BS.
Al